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Overview
- Duration:7 days 6 nights
- Travelers:1 - 16 guests
- Tour Type:Uganda Gorilla Tours
- Language:English
This itinerary targets absolute primate enthusiasts by connecting East Africa's top two primate destinations: Kibale Forest (The Primate Capital) and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It provides immersive tracking experiences with both chimpanzees and mountain gorillas.
Highlights
- Chimpanzee tracking in the high-canopy jungle of Kibale Forest.
- Guided ecotourism walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
- Exploration of the scenic Ndali-Kasenda volcanic crater lakes.
- Big game viewing and Kazinga Channel boat launch in Queen Elizabeth Park.
- Elite mountain gorilla trekking expedition in Bwindi.
Includes/Excludes
- Gorilla Permit ($800 per person)
- Chimpanzee permit ($250 per person)
- 6 nights full-board accommodation
- All activities mentioned in itinerary
- 4x4 safari customised vehicle
- Experienced English speaking driver guide
- Park entry taxes.
- Bottled drinking water in vehicle
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Porter hiring fees
- Tips for guides/rangers
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Pick up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel. Drive through the picturesque countryside, passing traditional homesteads and lush green landscapes. Arrive at Kibale Forest, the primate capital of East Africa, for dinner and overnight.
Transfer time: Approximately 6 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Stay:
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Bigodi Swamp Walk
Report to Kanyanchu Tourism Centre for a morning briefing on wild chimpanzee etiquette. Trek into the rainforest canopy to spend an hour with a habituated troop of chimpanzees, watching them swing through branches and vocalize loudly. In the afternoon, take a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, an ecotourism paradise home to 8 species of primates and rare birds like the Great Blue Turaco.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Stay:
Day 3: Crater Lakes Exploration to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Take a scenic morning drive around the Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes region for breathtaking photography. Continue south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive looking for large game against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Transfer Time: Approximately 2 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Stay:
Day 4: Savannah Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Cruise
Spend the morning tracking predators and herbivores across the Kasenyi savannah plains. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise down the Kazinga Channel to view one of the world's dense populations of hippopotamuses.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Stay:
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector
Traverse the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha) to hunt for the famous tree-climbing lions resting in old fig trees. Continue the drive up into the rugged terraced mountains of Bwindi.
Transfer time: Approximately 4 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Stay:
Day 6: The Ultimate Mountain Gorilla Trek
Fulfill your dream of encountering wild mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Follow expert trackers into the undergrowth and spend an unforgettable hour observing their human-like interactions. Evening at leisure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Stay:
Day 7: Drive Back to Entebbe for Departure
A scenic drive back across western Uganda brings you to Entebbe for your evening outbound flight, marking the end of your week-long primate safari.
Transfer time: Approximately 10 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between tracking chimpanzees and gorillas?
Chimpanzees live primarily in the forest canopy and move quickly, making the trek fast-paced and vocal. Gorillas are ground-dwelling and move slower, resulting in a more stationary observation hour.
What is the minimum age for primate tracking in Uganda?
The minimum age for both gorilla and chimpanzee tracking in Uganda is 15 years old.
What is Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary?
It is a community-run swamp sanctuary adjacent to Kibale, famous for harboring 8 distinct monkey species, rare birds, and supporting community development.
How close can I get to the chimpanzees?
The official conservation distance is 8 meters. Like gorillas, they are habituated to human presence and often walk right past you along the forest trails.
Are the drives tiring on a 7-day tour?
This itinerary spaces out the driving distances with overnight stops, ensuring you never spend a full day on the road without activities.
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